You can watch the BRIT Awards 2026 live on UK TV and online, plus via YouTube streams in the UK and internationally.

Quick Scoop: Where to Watch the BRIT Awards 2026

  • Date: Saturday 28 February 2026.
  • Venue: Co-op Live arena in Manchester (first time the BRITs are held outside London).
  • Host: Jack Whitehall returns to present the show.

In the UK

You’ve got several simple options if you’re in the UK:

  • Live TV:
    • ITV1 (main national broadcast).
* STV in Scotland (regional feed).
  • Streaming (free with ads, registration may be required):
    • ITVX (live stream matching the ITV1 broadcast, from around 8:15 p.m. GMT).
* STV Player in Scotland.
  • YouTube in the UK:
    • ITV’s official YouTube channel is scheduled to carry a livestream from about 8:45 p.m. GMT.
* The BRITs’ own YouTube presence also supports coverage and clips.

Red carpet coverage begins earlier in the evening on BRITs’ Instagram and Facebook from around 5:30 p.m. GMT.

Outside the UK

If you’re not in the UK, you still have access:

  • Global YouTube stream:
    • The BRIT Awards 2026 will stream on the BRITs’ YouTube channel from about 8:45 p.m. GMT / 3:45 p.m. EST, available worldwide.
  • Using a VPN (common forum tip, but always respect local laws and terms of service):
    • Some guides suggest using a VPN to access ITVX as if you were in the UK, then watching the standard ITV1/ITVX stream starting around 8:15 p.m. GMT.

Simple Viewing Options Table

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Region Platform Type Approx. Time
UK ITV1 TV broadcast From ~8:15 p.m. GMT
UK (Scotland) STV / STV Player TV + streaming From ~8:15 p.m. GMT
UK ITVX Streaming From ~8:15 p.m. GMT
UK & global ITV YouTube Livestream From ~8:45 p.m. GMT
Global BRITs YouTube Livestream From ~8:45 p.m. GMT / 3:45 p.m. EST

Little bit of context & “latest news” flavor

  • 2026 is being framed as a “new chapter” for the BRITs because of the move to Manchester’s Co-op Live and the broader regional focus.
  • Big performances are slated from major artists like Harry Styles, ROSALÍA, RAYE and others, plus special honours for Mark Ronson and Ozzy Osbourne.
  • Jack Whitehall is back hosting, with additional comedy skits teased around acts like Harry Styles.

Forum-style take: how fans are likely talking about it

“If you’re in the UK, just stick ITV1 or ITVX on at 8:15 – easiest way. If you’re abroad, the BRITs YouTube stream at 8:45 p.m. GMT is your best bet.”

Common viewpoints you’ll see in discussions:

  1. “Keep it simple” crowd
    • Happy with ITV1 on the TV or ITVX on their phone/laptop, not really hunting for alternative streams.
  1. Global viewers
    • Focused on “Is it on YouTube and what time is that in my country?”, with the 8:45 p.m. GMT BRITs/ITV YouTube streams as the go-to.
  1. Techie/VPN users
    • Swapping tips on which VPN works best with ITVX so they can watch the full UK broadcast from abroad, but this always comes with reminders to follow local rules and service terms.

TL;DR (at the bottom)

  • In the UK: watch on ITV1, STV, ITVX or STV Player from about 8:15 p.m. GMT.
  • Outside the UK: watch on the BRITs and/or ITV YouTube livestreams from about 8:45 p.m. GMT / 3:45 p.m. EST.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.